Can for .40 S&W ?

[frettedfive]

FFZers,

Assuming that the AWB goes away next year, one thing I've been wanting to do is get a can for my Glock.

I have a 3rd gen 23.

After searching online, I haven't been able to find any for .40 at all.

I've seen plenty for 9mm and .45, but never .40.

Do they even exist? If so, who makes them?

Or am I going to have to buy another Glock in 9mm or .45 if I want a can?

[ski2060]

www.gem-tech.com SOS-40. The only one I've found so far. I think there were some others manufactured... but I've not been able to find any of them.

[ProGlock]

The AWB has nothing to do with suppressors, so that doesn't apply here.

I think Advanced Armament also makes one or two .40 caliber models. Check them out.

[frettedfive]

Originally posted by ProGlock
The AWB has nothing to do with suppressors, so that doesn't apply here.

I think Advanced Armament also makes one or two .40 caliber models. Check them out.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that it was illegal for me to put a threaded barrel on my post-ban G23.

Is this not the case?

[frisco]

The AWB only applies to pistols when:

(C) a semiautomatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least 2 of--

(i) an ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip;

(ii) a barrel having a threaded muzzle;

(iii) a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being burned;

(iv) a manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded; and

(v) a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm;

Normal everyday pistols don't have at least 2 of those evil features.

[Ninja Monkey]

The AWB only applies to semi-auto pistols that take detachable magazines and have at least two of the following evil features:

1. A magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip

2. A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer.

3. A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned

4. A manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded.

5. Is a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm. (G17/G18 doesn't apply here, FWIW)

As your G23 has no evil features right now, adding a threaded barrel won't make it illegal.

edit: damn, frisco beat me to it while I was writing my note. ;f

[ProGlock]

Yup, "evil" features are what make shooting firearms fun!

[frettedfive]

Originally posted by ProGlock
Yup, "evil" features are what make shooting firearms fun!
Indeed!

Thank you all for the information.

I'm going to have to start saving up for a new barrel, $200 tax stamp, and can ;f

[amphibian]

Just to add, I have an SWR GSG40. .40 SW can. It is 1 of 10 made. Joe at SWR made them for an agency that wanted to suppress a Sig 229 but it turned out that the 229 barrel was too thin. The Glock barrels are thicker and that is what I wanted to suppress anyway.
I have one on my G23.
It has been 100% reliable.

[frettedfive]

Originally posted by amphibian
Just to add, I have an SWR GSG40. .40 SW can. It is 1 of 10 made. Joe at SWR made them for an agency that wanted to suppress a Sig 229 but it turned out that the 229 barrel was too thin. The Glock barrels are thicker and that is what I wanted to suppress anyway.
I have one on my G23.
It has been 100% reliable.
What barrel are you using? KKM?

[amphibian]

Yep, KKM.
Basically looks like my pic below but it is a .40 can on my G23 rather than my G19 w/ my 9mm SWR can.
I haven't gotten around to taking pics of the .40 can. It is fatter and longer than the 9mm.
www.c3junkie.com (http://www2.c3junkie.com:6721)
http://www2.c3junkie.com:6721/glock/right1.jpg

[frettedfive]

amphibian, have you tried your can with any of the subsonic .40 ammo that is available?

I'm wondering if there would be cycling issues.

[amphibian]

I haven't had it that long so I have only put my reloads and CCI Lawman 180 grain through it.
My reloads are 180 too.
They have all been flawless.

[frettedfive]

Originally posted by amphibian
I haven't had it that long so I have only put my reloads and CCI Lawman 180 grain through it.
My reloads are 180 too.
They have all been flawless.
Cool! Thanks for the info amphibian! :cool: